The RDS can be easily connected together using access links. These can also be incorporated into the gable ends and sidewalls of larger Rubb structures. Further protection to the Rapid Deployment Shelter can be included by means of a sun screen cover. This protects these rapid deployment shelters, containment centres and tents from the rays of the sun so that the structure does not overheat.…
Read MoreThe port sector is one such industry that is essential to the smooth running of the UK, allowing the flow of goods to continue in these difficult times. Port of Tilbury, which erected a 30m twin span x 78m long Rubb storage structure in 2019, gave some insight into the numbers behind the flow of goods in March. Their post on social media revealed that Tilbury’s ‘quay’ workers were responsible…
Read MoreIn 2012 Rubb UK completed construction of a custom designed aluminium steel, hybrid helicopter hangar for the EDIC Horizon, at Al Ain International Airport. Almost 6 years later we caught up with EDIC Horizon to see how the hangars are supporting their business.Rubb supplied EDIC Horizon with three hangars measuring 23.5m x 36m. The helicopter hangars feature a mixture of Rubb’s durable hot dip…
Read MoreDefence Secretary Gavin Williamson has been highlighting the benefits of defence to local jobs and industry during a visit to military hangar specialist Rubb Buildings Ltd.The Defence Secretary visited Rubb in Gateshead to meet with staff and tour the facility. Rubb is a global-leader in innovative defence structures and hangars for the military sector. The company has been a long-standing…
Read MoreAt Eurosatory 2018 visitors will be able to discover the Rubb rapid deployed military hangar range. The Rubb military team will be positioned at the UK Pavilion in Hall 5A on Stand 790. Rubb will be showcasing our high quality aircraft hangars, military warehouses and sunshades. A hangar range to accommodation all military operations in the harshest of environments across the world. Eurosatory is…
Read MoreA newly appointed 5001 Ops Flight Sergeant joined his team to perform hangar construction training ahead of their next deployment.The 5001 Ops Flight Squadron were at Rubb UK’s HQ in Gateshead performing their week-long training course which addressed the construction and usability of the Rubb EFASS hangar Heli-Door system and the internal maintenance crane.5001 Squadron is responsible for the…
Read MoreRubb Military aircraft shelters played a pivotal role in the environmental trial of Typhoon aircraft at RAF Coningsby, UK.The trial was a success and advantageous to all parties, with the Typhoon Force proving the viability and benefits of utilising small aircraft shelters in military operations. It also provided 5001 Squadron with an invaluable opportunity to train new personnel in TWE…
Read MorePeople using handheld devices to visit the Rubb Military website is increasing, with almost 30% using a mobile or tablet in recent months.This is a significant increase from 21% for January to December 2015. To this end we are now launching our new responsive Rubb Military website to ensure that our audience has the best experience when viewing the site on different screen sizes.After several…
Read MoreRubb doesn’t just supply new fabric buildings to the military sector. The company prides itself on helping provide a quality, cost effective, long-term investment that can be adapted to suit ever-changing needs.The UK MoD has been using Rubb Military buildings for more than 35 years and has more recently seen the benefits of the company’s EFASS post-use storage, assessment and refurbishment…
Read MoreRubb provided a moveable environmental building to defence technology giant QinetiQ to provide shelter for testing and evaluating MoD assets.QinetiQ is a British defence technology company based in Farnborough, Hampshire, United Kingdom.QinetiQ Estates needed a mobile 8m span x 18m long fabric building to cover the Terrier Orion Launcher at the MoD Hebrides Range at Rangehead, Benbecula.The…
Read MoreRubb designed, manufactured and constructed military hangar featuring insulated cladding system for aircraft MRO and storage operations. Rubb Buildings Ltd dismantled an existing facility and replaced it with a 22m wide x 40m long BVE structure with sidewalls measuring 6m high.A specialist contractor supplied and installed a reinforced concrete ring beam foundation, drilled and dowelled into the…
Read MoreRubb doesn’t just supply new fabric buildings to the military sector. The company prides itself on helping provide a quality, cost effective, long-term investment that can be adapted to suit ever-changing needs.The UK MoD has been using Rubb Military buildings for more than 35 years and has more recently seen the benefits of the company’s EFASS post-use storage, assessment and refurbishment…
Read MoreVisitors can explore the latest technology in rapid deployment fabric military buildings at world leading defence and security exhibition DSEI.Rubb’s team of military building specialists are looking forward to meeting top-level international military staff, procurement officials, and supply chain key players, from large prime contractors to military suppliers, at the forthcoming trade show in…
Read MoreRubb has provided a storage and maintenance hangar for all terrain armoured vehicles at a British Forces base in Bielefeld, Germany.The 20m span x 40m long fabric military building from Rubb’s EFASS range features 9.8m wide x 5m high roller shutter doors in each gable end for easy access to and from the facility.Storage and Maintenance Hangar for All Terrain Armoured Vehicles Rubb’s Rapid Erect…
Read MoreRubb flew in to support the Lithuanian Air Force when some new flight line aircraft hangars were needed.The Lithuanian Air Force ordered three new 20.4m span x 12m long EFASS structures with Trident doors at each gable end. When the facility doors are closed the buildings measure 30m nose to nose. The Lithuanian Armed Forces also requested Rubb refurbish four existing 20.4m span Rubb hangars…
Read MoreA Rubb aviation hangar building project has assumed a prominent position at Aerohub, the UK’s only aerospace focused Enterprise Zone, based in Newquay, Cornwall. The project will provide a large, bespoke space for Apple Aviation Group (AAG) increased Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) operations. Apple Aviation has selected Aerohub at Newquay Cornwall Airport as the location for its aerospace…
Read MoreRubb Buildings Ltd will be showcasing a new UAV hangar design at Farnborough International Airshow.Following direct feedback from military and aviation clients and end users, Rubb found there was a significant demand for a smaller sized hangar with a wide opening to allow Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in and out of the building.EFASS UAV Hangar The new EFASS UAV hangar provides many advantage points…
Read MoreRubb Buildings Ltd will be highlighting its latest R&D with a new UAV hangar design at Eurosatory.Aluminium Framed UAV POD The 12m x 28m aluminium framed UAV POD is the seventh hangar to be introduced to Rubb’s Expeditionary Forces Aircraft Shelter System (EFASS) range.Visitors to the exhibition can meet the Rubb team and find out more about this and other military and aviation hangar…
Read MoreA respected UAE flight school has unveiled three new helicopter hangars to support its expanding business.EFASS Structures Rubb Buildings Ltd won an order to provide three 23.4m x 36m steel and aluminium hybrid EFASS structures to Horizon Flight Academy.Hareb Thani Hareb Al Dhaheri, Horizon Chief Executive Officer said: “We chose Rubb for their reputation in design, development and deployment of…
Read MoreEquip yourself with all the latest projects, news, events and social media featured on Rubb UK’s new-look military website.Rubb Web Developer Michael Halpin has been busy transforming the website into an informative and interactive site full of information about Rubb Buildings Ltd’s military products, accessories, services, project news, photographs and videos links. You can also interact with…
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